Wall Street Journal
March 2021
“Know that you can paint over ugly canvases from thrift stores. My boyfriend gave me one giant canvas as a present and I didn’t have the heart to tell him that it was awful when we were together; so when we broke up, the first thing I did was paint over it! Now it’s my favorite large-scale piece of art in my house.”
Christie's Real Estate Luxury Defined
December 2020
Before Kelly Martin opened her own interior designer firm, she worked in the wood shop of a commercial design-build company, later moving into custom furniture design for a retailer in L.A. Martin has now launched her own furniture line, ATELIERxKM.
Architectural Digest PRO
July 2020
The Gigli coffee table from Kelly Martin's brand new furniture collection, ATELIERxKM, was featured in Architectural Digest PRO's "From the Source."
Fireclay Tile [Blog]
Top 10 Residential Projects of 2019
December 22, 2019
Outlined in bright white grout, this kitchen's Hexite backsplash in Adriatic Sea offers up a cool contrast to playful pops of orange.
Fireclay Tile [Gallery]
December 2019
This KMI designed kitchen was featured on Fireclay Tile's website gallery featuring their Hexite tile backsplash in Adriatic Sea.
Cb2 [Catalog]
June 2019
This KMI dining room was featured in the June 2019 Cb2 Catalog!
Houzz [Kitchen Design]
10 Reasons to Give 4x4 Tile A Fresh Look
February 16, 2019
In this Los Angeles kitchen, interior designer Kelly Martin used a squared-off aesthetic on many of the elements to create a modern cottage look. The 4-by-4-inch tile fits in well with the bar drawer pulls and the edges of the countertop and open shelves.
Houzz [Kitchen Design]
6 Hardware Styles to Pair with Deep-Blue Shaker Cabinets
February 7, 2019
The delightful blue-and-white pattern of the encaustic tile floors inspired the color palette for this Los Angeles kitchen. Interior designer Kelly Martin gave it a modern cottage look that works well with its original Craftsman style yet feels fresh and updated. ...
The Spruce [27 Dining Room Lighting Ideas for Every Style]
The Best Dining Room Light Fixtures
April 18, 2018
When it comes to enjoying meals at home with family or friends, the dining room is a special place for making memories. So, of course, you want to rev up your space with beautiful lighting. But do you choose the perfect light fixture? ...
Ann Sacks Tile
Kelly Martin Interiors was featured in the new Ann Sacks tile brochure featuring tile installations from their Savoy Collection. Check out the Hive Mosaic in Lantern Blue from our Highland Park remodel on Page 39.
Houzz [Working with Pros]
10 Times to Hire an Interior Designer
November 6, 2018
Designers have access to a wide range of fabrics & finishes that can come together to create a stylish & kid-friendly home. When a young couple with a toddler, a newborn & a dog bought the newly renovated home shown here, they reached out to Kelly Martin Interiors ...
Houzz [Kitchen Makeovers]
Before and After: 6 Kitchen Makeovers Under 200 Square Feet
September 18, 2018
Savvy layout changes and beautiful design choices result in kitchens that work better for their households ...
Houzz [Kitchen Makeovers]
Kitchen Gets a Crisp Makeover in Blue and White
April 16, 2018
Mosaic floor tiles, floating shelves and 2-tone cabinets bring a fresh look to a cottage kitchen in Los Angeles ...
Uprise Art Journal [At Home]
January 10, 2018
Balancing differing aesthetics, our friend and interior designer Kelly Martin brings together mid-century statement pieces with natural wood finishes (plus a pop of teal) in this Los Angeles redesign. After a trip to the Uprise Art Loft, the designer discovered works by Katrine Hildebrandt-Hussey and Laura Berman to complete the design. ...
Houzz [Decorating Stories & Guides]
7 Top Living Room Design Ideas From This Week’s Stories
November 11, 2017
7 Top Living Room Design Ideas From This Week’s Stories ... Open layouts have a lot of benefits, but visually and physically you still want some sort of transition and separation between functions. Who wants to feel as though they’re dining in their living room? One simple trick is ...
Houzz [Living Rooms: Living Room of the Day]
A New Living Room Blends Midcentury & Traditional Design
November 6, 2017
See how a designer mixes timeless charm and mid-century finds in a layout ideal for family and friends.
Homepolish Magazine [Tours | Los Angeles]:
Bold Meets Blissful in Studio City
October 6, 2017
Homepolish designer Kelly Martin performs a balancing act in Studio City, creating an elegant, inviting home to serve as the perfect backdrop for a young family.
Designing Your Home with Original Art
Hosted by Uprise Art & Spring Street Social Society
June 11, 2017
Join us at PlatformLA for a lively discussion on art and design, and how to create an artful home. Panelists include Kelly Martin, an interior designer from Homepolish, Tze Chun, founder of Uprise Art, and artist duo Jessica Haye & Clark Hsiao.
Homepolish Magazine [Tours | Los Angeles]:
Merging California Styles in a LA Home
March 28, 2017
When a family moved from the Napa wine country down to Los Angeles, they never realized how different NoCal was from SoCal. Homepolish's Kelly Martin helped them adjust to their new hometown. ...
